Perth $98,899 - $113,027 per annum plus 15.4% employer superannuation contribution The National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority (NOPSEMA) is Australia's independent expert regulator for health and safety, structural integrity, well integrity and environmental management for all offshore energy operations and greenhouse gas storage activities in Commonwealth waters, and in coastal waters where regulatory powers and functions have been conferred. NOPSEMA also administers the functions of the Offshore Infrastructure Regulator (OIR), for the offshore renewables industry. This includes the regulation of work health and safety, infrastructure integrity, and environmental management for offshore renewable energy infrastructure activities. Working with NOPSEMA provides an opportunity to make a real difference to people working in Australia’s offshore energy industry. Role: An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join NOPSEMA. Working as part of the Finance and Procurement team, you’ll take ownership of the full payroll lifecycle, ensuring all activities align with legislative, taxation, and enterprise agreement requirements. This role reports to the Assistant Director - Finance and Procurement, and plays a key role in supporting payroll integrity, system efficiency, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Deliver accurate, end-to-end payroll processing covering salaries, allowances, movements, and terminations. • Maintain compliance with APS legislative frameworks and Fair Work Act, tax, superannuation, and enterprise agreement obligations. • Maintain employee and payroll records, prepare relevant journals, and support audit and reporting activities. • Provide professional advice to employees and managers on pay, entitlements and leave matters. • Drive continuous improvement, system upgrades, and process automation to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate possesses the following attributes: • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience managing full-function payroll in a medium to large organisation. • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, compliance reporting, and internal control processes. • High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem- solving skills with demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and work collaboratively with others. • Proficient in TechnologyOne (or similar payroll system) and intermediate to advanced Excel skills. • Relevant tertiary qualifications, preferably in payroll, finance, or accounting. • Experience in the Commonwealth Public Sector and APA membership are desirable. Why work for NOPSEMA? As a highly skilled, agile, and competent regulator, our people are our number one asset. NOPSEMA offers competitive remuneration packages, five weeks annual leave, 18 personal leave days per annum, 18 weeks paid parental leave, 15.4% superannuation contribution and flexible working arrangements. Guided by our values of professionalism, ethics, independence, leadership and collegiality the decisions we make and the actions we take affect individuals, businesses, communities and the environment. Our people can make a difference. Grow your career in the offshore energy sector. Be a part of Australia’s future and apply today. NOPSEMA is committed to a fair, flexible, safe and rewarding workplace which allows for diversity amongst all its employees. Applicants who are First Nations people, come from a diverse cultural or linguistic background or have a disability are encouraged to apply. RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Under the RecruitAbility scheme you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy if you choose to apply under the scheme, declare you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the position. For more information see https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability If you are a motivated payroll professional who values accuracy, process excellence, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a collaborative finance team committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. Please note that the closing date for this position is 12 March 2026. Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Any applications received beyond the closing date will not be considered. Please note this recruitment process will be valid for a period of 18 months and may be used to fill ongoing and non-ongoing positions within the Australian Public Service at this level or similar that arise over the 18-month period. Position Description Opens in new window
